
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
PARISH ELECTION INFO
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Saturday, November 18, 2023
ELECTION DAY POLLING TIMES - OPENS 7:00am / CLOSES 8:00pm
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On The Ballot:
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RUNOFF ELECTION for Candidates of the October 14th Election
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TAX RENEWAL – City of Lake Charles Proposition 1 of 2, Renewal & Restructure (LC REBOUND)
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TAX RENEWAL – City of Lake Charles Proposition 2 of 2, Renewal & Restructure (LC REBOUND)
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TAX RENEWAL – City of Sulphur Proposition 1 of 2, Fire Department Millage – Precincts within City of Sulphur Only
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TAX RENEWAL – City of Sulphur Proposition 2 of 2, Street & Drainage Millage – Precincts within City of Sulphur Only
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TAX RENEWAL - Waterworks Dist. 5, Wards 3 & 8 of Calcasieu Parish
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TAX RENEWAL – Waterworks Dist. 7, Wards 4 & 6 of Calcasieu Parish
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TAX RENEWAL – Waterworks Dist. 8, Wards 3 & 8 of Calcasieu Parish
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TAX RENEWAL - Ward 5, Fire Protection District
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TAX RENEWAL - Lake Charles Regional Airport
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TAX RENEWAL - Calcasieu Criminal Justice Services
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TAX RENEWAL - Calcasieu Mosquito Control
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TAX RENEWAL - Dist. 1 - Road, Bridges, & Park Maintenance
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS - Four items / LINK HERE
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To see your specific ballot
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Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.
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Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date
To research Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
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EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
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Lake Charles
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Registrar of Voter's Office
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2nd floor - Historic Calcasieu Courthouse, downtown Lake Charles
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1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Sulphur
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Sulphur Law Enforcement Bldg., 500 A Huntington St.​
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Moss Bluff
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Moss Bluff Library
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261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
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Early Voting Dates
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Friday, November 3, 2023* - Saturday, November 11, 2023
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8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)
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*No early voting on Friday Nov 10 in observance of Veteran's Day
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Early Voting locations – At this time all locations will be open
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DEADLINES
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Deadline to file Propositions to be on election ballot – Monday, September 25, 2023
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/online – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Deadline to request Mail in Ballot from Registrar – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Deadline for Registrar to receive Mail in Ballots – 4:30 pm Friday, November 17,2023
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OPTIONS FOR VOTERS
Vote By Mail
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Request an absentee mail-in ballot by the prescribed deadlines.
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Call the Registrar of Voters office at 337-721-4000 or visit GeauxVote.com to UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS so the ballot is delivered to your current residence.
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Be sure to observe deadlines.
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Instructional video on completing the absentee ballot: VIEW
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Vote In Person
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Early Voting
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Election Day
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ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOT / DROP-OFF OPTIONS
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Request Absentee Ballot by completing the Application & Returning:
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Registered voters can request an absentee ballot two ways:
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Contact or visit the Registrar's Office (337-721-4000)​
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Get application online at GeauxVote.com
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It is highly suggested that voters choosing this method do so as early as possible so that the ballot is received by the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline.
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Mailing Absentee Ballots
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Must be received in the Registrar's Office by the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm to be counted.
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Mailed Ballots can be TRACKED using the GeauxVote.com website.
Drop-Off Options
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For voters who wish to hand deliver a mail-in ballot, please call the Office of the Registrar at 337-721-4000. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse.
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Drop off times: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm
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Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar is the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm.
FUTURE ELECTION SCHEDULE
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2024 Election Dates
Presidential Preference Primary Election - Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Democratic Presidential Nominee*
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Republican Presidential Nominee*
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Independent Presidential Nominee*
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Democratic State Central Committee
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Republican State Central Committee
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Democratic Parish Executive Committee
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Republican Parish Executive Committee
(*) Candidates qualify at the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA
Qualifying Dates: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily
Candidates should make an appointment before qualifying opens
NOTE: Only Voters who are registered to vote as a Republican, Democrat or Independent are allowed to vote in this election. This election is for each party to select the individuals to represent their party for President/Vice President. The other offices on the ballot are for the Republican and Democrat Parish Committees and State Committees which is voted on by each respective party members.
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Deadline to file for Special Election or Propositions to be on this election ballot – November 15, 2023
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail- February 21, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – March 2, 2024
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Deadline to Request Mail In Ballot from Registrar – March 19, 2024
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Deadline for Registrar to receive Voted by Mail Ballot – March 22, 2024 by 4:30 pm
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Early Voting – Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Saturday, March 16, 2024
8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)
All locations to be open
General Election Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Runoff from March 23, 2024 Election
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Deadline to file Propositions to be on this election ballot – March 4, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – March 27, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – April 6, 2024
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Deadline to request Mail In Ballot – April 23, 2024
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Deadline for Registrar of Voter to receive Vote by Mail ballot – April 26, 202
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Early Voting – Saturday, April 13, 2024 – Saturday, April 20, 2024
8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily
All location to be open at this time
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Congressional/Presidential/Congressional Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Presidential Electors*
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President/Vice President*
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U S Representative *
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Court of Appeal Judge (3-2-2A)
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Deadline to file for Special Election to Propositions to be on this election ballot – June 19, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – October 7, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – October 15, 2024
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Deadline to request Mail In Ballot – November 1, 2024
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Deadline for Registrar of Voter to receive Vote by Mail ballot – November 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm
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Early Voting – Friday, October 18, 2024 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024**
8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)
All location to be open at this time
(**) Early voting extended due to Act 365 of 2021 regular session
Congressional General - Saturday, December 7, 2024
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Runoff from the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election day
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Deadline to file Propositions to be on this election ballot – October 14, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – November 6, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – November 16, 2024
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Deadline to Request Mail in Ballot from the Registrar – December 3, 2024
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Deadline for Registrar to receive Voted by Mail Ballot – December 6, 2024
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Early Voting – Friday, November 22, 2024 – Saturday, November 30, 2024**
8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)
(closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 for Thanksgiving Day)
All locations to be open
(**) Early voting extended due to Act 365 of 2021 regular session
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE BALLOTS
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To see your specific ballot
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Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.
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Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date
To research any Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
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ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED
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Interested in being an Election Commissioner?​
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We are asking anyone that may be interested in becoming a commissioner to call 337-437- 3558 ext.123 or 144.
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COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION and return to our Election Co-Directors.
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Option 1 - Email to elections@calclerkofcourt.com
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Option 2 - Mail to Clerk of Court (Elections) PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602
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Option 3 - Fax to 337-437-3804 (Attn: Elections Dept.)
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Our Co-Directors of Elections Jean Ann East or Princella Ryan will record your contact info so that updated school information can be directed to you.
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Election Commissioners are paid individuals who work the elections, verify identity, and assist voters.
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Training is provided. Must meet qualifications. CLICK HERE to read a fuller explanation of pay, qualifications, and expectations.
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CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING TRAININGS​
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KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OFFICIALS
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Registrar of Voters / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-721-4000)
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Register to vote in person (ID required)
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Update address in person
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Update party affiliation in person
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Request Mail in Ballot in person
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Receives Mail In Ballot / Drop off ballot option
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LA Secretary of State (GeauxVote.com)
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Register to vote online (ID Required)
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Update address online
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Update party affiliation online
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Request Mail in Ballot online
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Oversees and executes the elections statewide
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Provides equipment (voting machines/ballot scanning machines)
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Clerk of Court / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-437-3550)
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Trains and staffs elections with poll workers/commissioners
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Oversees and executes the elections parish wide under the LA Secretary of State
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Manages local logistics/locations of elections in partnership with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Registrar of Voters
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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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Provides and secures locations/facilities for elections
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Provides security and supplemental manpower as needed
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Provides signage, advertising, and equipment as needed
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